How to paint a street art mural with acrylic inks and brushes

Want to paint your own mural? Check out my Ultimate Mural Painting Course here: www.fieldeysar... In this tutorial I show you how I use Molotow acrylic inks and house paint to create an amazing large-scale street art mural.
Follow me on Insty: / fieldey and sign-up to my MadSkillz MasterClub newsletter: www.fieldey.com... and get ready to take your art to the next level!
This tutorial is great for people who’re keen to use traditional paint techniques, brushes and materials on a wall mural, rather than spray paints.
I take you through the steps to create a rad street art mural featuring Marlon Brando, River Phoenix and a James Dean lookalike, as well as passing along some of my best tips like base painting your main figures in white house paint, to ensure the ink colours come out super bright on darker backgrounds. You’ll see the artwork come together with some awesome time lapses and get a sense of how you can use layers to construct your mural.
This wall was painted for FORM's 2015 PUBLIC Street Art festival in Perth, Western Australia, and I’m painting alongside two rad artists Melski (www.melskiart.com/) and Brenton See (www.facebook.c....
Filming and editing by Matt Fieldes Photography | / mattfieldesphotography
My name is Fieldey, I’m a surf, skate and street artist from Australia. I started this channel 5 years ago when I was an unhappy corporate designer yearning to become an artist. Since posting my very first video I’ve been on a crazy journey from teaching myself to paint surfboards and skateboards, to painting large-scale street art murals!
Turning my passion into a full-time career has been a massive learning curve and I want to pass on the skills and knowledge I’ve learned, as well as inspire others who’re just starting out on their creative journeys.
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[@derekmattner7262]

People need to start appreciating the art and considering how much work went into it not what's in his mouth :(

[@chronicstamped]

Derek Mattenar there will always be people that are closed minded everywhere, we just have to life with them

[@derekmattner7262]

True but it still sucks

[@TytiannaBryant9453]

She is not a he

[@clownworldcartoons]

@@TytiannaBryant9453 I'm guessing he means people were talking about the cigarette in the character's mouth? But I haven't seen any comments about it.

[@abbigailclark1156]

Oh my god where has this channel been all my life?!? I love the art. As an aspiring muralist myself this is an amazing inspiration!

[@FieldeyTV]

Glad you enjoy it! I'm actually working on an online course about Mural painting - literally everything you need to know to paint murals, so please sign up to my enews if you want to be kept in the loop when it drops (which will be in October): www.fieldey.com/madskillz-masterclub.html

[@FieldeyTV]

So while I was painting a wall mural a couple of weeks ago, we also filmed it as a tutorial for Molotow™ One4all inks which was, as it turned out, super annoying to do in a car park. Also of note was the face that the middle guy turned out to be a James Dean impostor - GASP - and someone reported the mural to the council because of the cigarette in his mouth. Despite the challenges, it's really cool seeing this wall come together on a video -

[@psuedo6083]

someone reported your painting? Some people have no taste. Your art and videos are awesoem, instant love :)

[@georgegautier372]

falling love with you in 3... 2.... 1..... hahaha Nice video. I following you because I would like paint my windsurf board. Thanks from Florida.

[@EthanReadsHisBooks]

Waaa, a cigarette! People will complain about anything. Great Job.

[@claypigin]

Ergh, some people have waaaay too much time on their hands. This is amazing, really really great work dude.

[@manniesreactionchannel3808]

Fieldey TV: Art & Tutorials I just subscibed to your channel.

[@tinahouston7049]

SOOOOOOOO KEWL!!! 💚💚💚

[@igormatheus7286]

Fieldey his paintings are incredible

[@PrAnG2000]

Wow!! That was really interesting for a non artist like me. I follow the street art scene and was interested in knowing how the process went into doing a mural. Well done, thanks.

[@FieldeyTV]

Hahaha! Glad you like it! It's a bit of work, but we make it look easy!

[@winonavaleska2474]

the river painting looks so good omg

[@FieldeyTV]

Thank you!

[@lievvii6786]

I was afraid to paint a portrait on the wall but I will give this a try. thanks for posting your painting process, this helps!

[@FieldeyTV]

Good luck! It's not easy, but remember that you can always keep painting until it's right.

[@Pa7NaSS]

amazing! makes me want to cry from how good it is

[@MuralFormToronto]

The Molotow inks look pretty good was wondering about them. Love the little table you use for your computer nice touch.

[@mikieprowse5167]

Mural goals!!! WOW! Incredible artist! :D

[@hannahelizabeth385]

Aww River. Damn that's so cool

[@scotthughesphotog]

Always amazing!

[@leigh-annfranetzki2985]

i really want to do some kind of wall mural with angel wings! your work is absolutely beautiful!!

[@micahbernardo7242]

Solid work!

[@mirjamschreurs8813]

I'm offically binge watching your videos

[@FieldeyTV]

Hahaha! Thanks Mirjam! I hope you enjoyed them!

[@chhunyi6040]

wow wow love your work very creative.

[@lesliecarey2748]

Great work! I love painting Murals. The Acrylic Inks are amazing.

[@amyknight8009]

O gosh girl you are amazing! Truly….

[@FieldeyTV]

Thank you!

[@MrEinsteinProject]

So realistic.

[@HummusFan]

The way you did the shadow on the glasses is amazing, looking forward to more future videos you should do a mural on a race car!

[@FieldeyTV]

Ryan Abrahamson That would be rad! Do you know anyone with a race car that needs pimping??

[@HummusFan]

Sorry in the wrong hemisphere but I can tell you you wouldn't have to look hard :)

[@siswantofahrizal]

wow amazing mural

[@headcasechad]

nice job there, looks sick

[@draven3838]

I'm totally blown away those are so amazing

[@roproart6529]

Fieldey, you give some of the best tutorials on KZbin! Thank you so much for this awesome information. Wonderful piece.

[@dauziezarastudio8271]

Wow that's awesome

[@nurseaylla]

You're amazing!! It's inspiring me to re-decor my bedroom! River

[@hailstormk9417]

That’s AWSOME I’d love to paint murals for people as like a side job

[@VJzooKat]

Thanks for sharing your skills! Nice work.

[@Ronn76_]

very very nice work and inspiring.

[@Jezlip]

love your skills!

[@vasterhaninge]

Wow! Soooo goood!!!! Jealous of your talent!

[@prettynoose8497]

vasterhaninge You can do it too!! Just keep practicing; then we will all look forward to your youtube channel ;)!

[@Sleipnirseight]

AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for showing your process- this is super helpful! Your mural turned out beautifully, and I especially love the pitcher plants :)

[@FieldeyTV]

Thank you! I love a good pitcher plant :)

[@michellepoyser263]

sensational, you are talented! Well done!

[@emmawilliamson4979]

I think it’s really inspiring what you do, and you are unbelievably talented! 💕😍

[@GulfsideMuralsFL]

I absolutely love all your work.

[@ellenklaver5470]

This looks amazing!

[@Kristennazareth]

This video gave me chills ! It’s soo gooodddd

[@cemozdemier3954]

great mural

[@maleela12]

River 😍

[@FieldeyTV]

+maleelarauhl :3 Agree!

[@brazilianpurple]

FREAKING AMAZING WORK! CONGRATS!

[@bedlamischaos3641]

Another Great Piece - Thanks for sharing

[@danielgfrost]

how can you be SOO GOOD??

[@FieldeyTV]

Lots of practice ;)

[@lorenam1998]

That's badass

[@SarahTypes]

aaaaaaaaamaaazing

[@stephenwhite5444]

SO AMAZING!!! Since this is 7yrs old, do you have another clear top coat you prefer now? Something exterior use that can withstand weather, UV, not yellow, and durable enough that it can withstand some touching? To protect an outdoor painting the size of a door.

[@islandBesosMakeup]

INCREDIBLE work! You explained so well...thank you for sharing. I'm inspired

[@CoreyBarksdale]

Awesome video!

[@vanessam.w.4368]

Amazing talent! Excellent work!

[@57Carlibra]

Beautiful work

[@metalfacedoom4820]

Love you're work. I was a graffiti artist first before I started painting with brush/acrylics so it's great to see you using molotow products. Only issue in my opinion using there inks rather then spray paint or normal acrylic paint for a mural is the price. Otherwise great :)

[@FieldeyTV]

Thanks! +Mus Latif Yep, I totally agree with you on the price - in the case of this mural I had to demonstrate the products, but to keep the price down I mix the inks with white acrylic house paint.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

fun stuff...cool

[@qianruyu749]

wowww. So cool.

[@mikendaba5050]

You are an amazing artist and person.... Thank you for the video.

[@prabath5693]

The artist ❤❤❤🇮🇳

[@jessicajohnson3121]

Amazing

[@thiccchungus5362]

you awesome, I hope I will have the honor to paint with you some day 😊

[@19SSL94]

Beautiful...

[@DMStanbackTV]

Can you do a video on how to blend and what brushes to use for painting?

[@vikkiborissow1793]

Fantastic... love it!

[@atothayu]

ahh this was a great video! thanks so much for posting : ) Great tips on layering

[@davidmartinez-ip3me]

Wow! i love it!

[@spencer.daly.sculpture]

I would like a video on how you create your reference using photoshop? I thought I caught you saying something like that in a video of yours. Thanks for all the knowledge you share Fieldey!

[@FieldeyTV]

Hi Spencer, I’ll put it on the list - thanks for the comment!

[@VacntobsessioN]

Great tutorial, hope to see more various projects.

[@yasminhosam5951]

You're simply awesome

[@tamiakeller7414]

u draw so amazing

[@shimueljones5777]

great work. Congratulations!!!

[@davidpatterson2906]

This is amazing work! Thank you!

[@ganjanaut]

fantastic

[@riddhicreationart4943]

nice work

[@PakBOB]

Very nice👍👍👍

[@zenkiea9663]

Bad Ass! Beautiful Work!

[@kahea2018]

THANK YOU!

[@Mist_R]

You're so good

[@donutplanetstudio8866]

dope!

[@Trescompadres1]

This is Very helpful , Im possibly going to do my first mural never done one before so I could use all the hints I could take thank you. Now for how much to charge YIKES! Tks again

[@FieldeyTV]

Hey! Late reply - hope it went well! If you need more mural tips, I actually have a free online mini-course all about painting murals, you can sign up to get it on my website (scroll down the page to the red section): www.fieldey.com/

[@thomasrainbow]

Holy shit you're amazing and so talented! Love it!!

[@mxdwnm]

this is brilliant....

[@christinamavromatidou3084]

Amazing work and very inspiring! Could you please comment the link where you got the exactly same colour paints ? Thanks for sharing!!

[@guevarapintuart4167]

QUE DURA ERES TREMENDO ARTE EL TUYO

[@isrhaul]

wow u are amazing

[@lobofrio334]

whats is most important about painting a surface that faces you vertically?

[@FieldeyTV]

Aaron Strong Making sure your brush isn't too wet or you'll get drips going down the wall (unless you want that effect). Also, make sure you step back from time to time to make sure everything's in proportion.

[@Tattooschoolindia]

amezing artist

[@danielachiloiro3404]

How long did this take you? Can any acrylic paint work? Seriously amazing.

[@FieldeyTV]

I think it took like 4 days? I could probably do it in 3 now ;) You can totally use acrylic house paint - that's what I'd recommend for that type of work.

[@shapeshifterrrrr]

I see that you already had a light colored background color on. If we're painting a dark background color is it best to just paint it at the end, around the subjects? Or just lay down the dark background and paint the subjects over it?

[@vojinvmilojkovic7622]

amazing vid, take my like,sub and respect i am painter, should be muralist as well but never had practice, only sketches that other people did so as i have comissions to do murals, this is very handy tbh

[@lvxx_0016]

great video stunning painting any tips for beginning with street art?

[@ramongarcia1641]

Loved this mural you painted! I'm actually working on a mural on large canvas 4ft x 5ft for the first time . I'm painting a white silhouette on a black background of specific celebrities and I want to know if I should use the same tips you gave in this tutorial for the faces ?

[@FieldeyTV]

+Ramon Garcia Thanks dude! Yep, for sure - just work from the background to the foreground and you should be sweet. Good luck!

[@grizfox]

Great

[@Kale1435]

This sketch is freehand / graph after sketch

[@robertfairley1701]

So what's the average cost of a mural and how do you base your price for the commission?

[@FlockyFlock17]

This was really great to see how you did this mural. I'm considering using these Molotow ONE4ALL inks for some murals but I'm wondering how much coverage you get from those bottles? The murals we are doing will total over 1000 sqft.

[@FieldeyTV]

+Mike Stanton I'm not sure of the total coverage - you'd best contact them if you want that info. I reckon you'd be better using sprays for the murals if you can, or do what I do and mix the inks with house paint to extend them out a bit.

[@Mr59Kenzo]

great video, do you have any pointers on simplifying an image? I tend to get bogged down in the details of photo realism. used to do water colors in photo realism, about 15 years ago. I love your painting style. I've been teaching myself digital 3D cause I like the low poly minimalist style but I always get bogged down in the details. Your channel is fun to watch.

[@fflach_heulyn]

Hi Fieldey, love the video. Are you able to explain the difference between the Molotov One4All inks and standard acrylic paint. I'm new to mural painting and I want to make the right choice of materials before my first attempt! Thanks.

[@fflach_heulyn]

Also, forgot to ask, are you able to recommend a projector that's suitable to project clearly on exterior walls?

[@ianurgal7290]

Maravilhoso!!!! TOP....

[@ninaaleskandrovna1211]

Fieldey, thanks for sharing your wonderful work. May I ask you how you prepare the wall for mural? Lets say you have an old one with the layers of old paint piling off.. I'd really appreciate your help.

[@FieldeyTV]

I don’t normally have to do much to prep the walls, but I’d advise chipping off the old paint - anything going on top of it will flake off with it.

[@ninaaleskandrovna1211]

Fieldey TV: Art & Tutorials yeah, of course. I thought maybe there is a special base we need to apply to keep the paint longer on the walls.. ok, will try my best to get rid of old pieces falling off first of all. Thanks !

[@JTandAlexTheBear]

Wow amazing work, thanks for sharing. Can you please tell me approx how long this took you. Thanks so much.

[@FieldeyTV]

I think this took about 5 days?

[@loriagarcia8114]

I want to paint on a cinder block wall. What is the best paint to 1st smoth out the surface?? AWESOME MURAL!💕

[@FieldeyTV]

I'm not 100% sure, but I reckon you'll have to give it a couple of coats of water-based house paint to seal the blocks. Your best bet would be to go to a hardware/paint store and ask for advice.

[@loriagarcia8114]

Will do thanks

[@Acid1K05]

cool

[@russellduggan4494]

I love you're mural. What is the best way of getting the outline drawn on the wall do u use a projector ? If yes what type, cheers

[@FieldeyTV]

Russell Duggan Yep - I use a digital projector so I can get it on right in the fastest time possible. The old school overhead projectors are also good.